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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 524.75 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 524.75 and 263.39 is: 394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 524.75 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/524.75 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 524.75 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 138,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,209.96/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.22

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