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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.46 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.46 and 259.68 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.46 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.46 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.46 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 136,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451.45/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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