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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 527.30 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 527.30 and 259.51 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 527.30 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/527.30 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 527.30 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 136,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,838.33/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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