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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.19, 525.15 and 259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.19, 525.15 and 259.47 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.19 : 525.15 = 259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.19/525.15 = 259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.19x = 525.15 × 259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.19x = 136,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,260.67/350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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