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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.16, 527.73 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.16, 527.73 and 260.63 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 527.73 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/527.73 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 527.73 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 137,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,542.27/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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