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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 527.69 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 527.69 and 263.98 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 527.69 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/527.69 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 527.69 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 139,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,299.61/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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