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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 526.35 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 526.35 and 264.71 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 526.35 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/526.35 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 526.35 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 139,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,330.11/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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