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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 526.23 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 526.23 and 259.63 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 526.23 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/526.23 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 526.23 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 136,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,623.78/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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