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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 526.68 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 526.68 and 265.02 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 526.68 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/526.68 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 526.68 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 139,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,580.73/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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