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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 525.96 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 525.96 and 260.28 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 525.96 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/525.96 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 525.96 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 136,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,896.87/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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