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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 526.26 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 526.26 and 299.86 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 526.26 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/526.26 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 526.26 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 157,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,804.32/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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