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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 526.26 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 526.26 and 253.22 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 526.26 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/526.26 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 526.26 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 133,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,259.56/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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