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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 527.34 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 527.34 and 260.40 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 527.34 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/527.34 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 527.34 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 137,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,319.34/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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