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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 525.95 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 525.95 and 260.43 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 525.95 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/525.95 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 525.95 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 136,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,972.51/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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