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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 524.08 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 524.08 and 296.37 is: 442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 524.08 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/524.08 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 524.08 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 155,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,321.59/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.46

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