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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 526.78 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 526.78 and 259.96 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 526.78 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/526.78 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 526.78 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 136,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,941.73/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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