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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 525.29 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 525.29 and 263.67 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 525.29 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/525.29 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 525.29 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 138,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,501.90/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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