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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 525.76 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 525.76 and 260.30 is: 389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 525.76 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/525.76 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 525.76 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 136,855.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,855.33/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.68

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