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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 525.99 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 525.99 and 259.38 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 525.99 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/525.99 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 525.99 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 136,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,431.29/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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