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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 527.67 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 527.67 and 259.76 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 527.67 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/527.67 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 527.67 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 137,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,067.56/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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