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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 525.82 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 525.82 and 265 is: 397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 525.82 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/525.82 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 525.82 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 139,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,342.30/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.35

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