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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.99, 525.26 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.99, 525.26 and 288.54 is: 431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.99 : 525.26 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.99/525.26 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.99x = 525.26 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.99x = 151,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,559.24/350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.80

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