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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 524.30 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 524.30 and 262.70 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 524.30 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/524.30 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 524.30 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 137,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,733.61/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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