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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 525.83 and 259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 525.83 and 259.89 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 525.83 = 259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/525.83 = 259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 525.83 × 259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 136,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,656.66/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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