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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.10, 524.08 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.10, 524.08 and 262.92 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.10 : 524.08 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.10/524.08 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.10x = 524.08 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.10x = 137,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,791.11/350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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