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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 526.41 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 526.41 and 260.30 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 526.41 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/526.41 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 526.41 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 137,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,024.52/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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