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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.34 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.34 and 260.23 is: 389.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.34 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.34 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.34 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 137,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,229.69/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.89

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