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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 526.50 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 526.50 and 265.02 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 526.50 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/526.50 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 526.50 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 139,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,533.03/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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