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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 525.86 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 525.86 and 260.37 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 525.86 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/525.86 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 525.86 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 136,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,916.87/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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