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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 526.62 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 526.62 and 299.80 is: 449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 526.62 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/526.62 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 526.62 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 157,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,880.68/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.29

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