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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 526.24 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 526.24 and 259.36 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 526.24 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/526.24 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 526.24 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 136,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,485.61/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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