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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.70 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.70 and 261.18 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.70 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.70 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.70 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 137,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,824.69/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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