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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 526.50 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 526.50 and 291.47 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 526.50 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/526.50 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 526.50 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 153,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,456.32/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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