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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.86, 526.53 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.86, 526.53 and 263.64 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.86 : 526.53 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.86/526.53 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.86x = 526.53 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.86x = 138,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,814.37/349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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