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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 526.32 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 526.32 and 259.29 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 526.32 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/526.32 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 526.32 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 136,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,469.51/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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