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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 526.53 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 526.53 and 296.91 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 526.53 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/526.53 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 526.53 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 156,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,332.02/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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