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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 527.19 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 527.19 and 260.40 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 527.19 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/527.19 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 527.19 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 137,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,280.28/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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