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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 525.93 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 525.93 and 264.52 is: 395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 525.93 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/525.93 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 525.93 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 139,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,119.00/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.90

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