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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 526.77 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 526.77 and 265.57 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 526.77 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/526.77 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 526.77 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 139,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,892.99/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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