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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 525.93 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 525.93 and 259.41 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 525.93 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/525.93 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 525.93 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 136,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,431.50/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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