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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 526.89 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 526.89 and 261.06 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 526.89 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/526.89 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 526.89 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 137,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,545.96/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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