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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 524.61 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 524.61 and 263.01 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 524.61 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/524.61 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 524.61 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 137,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,977.68/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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