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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.44 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.44 and 259.52 is: 389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.44 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.44 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.44 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 136,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,362.19/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.34

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