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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 527.61 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 527.61 and 259.25 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 527.61 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/527.61 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 527.61 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 136,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,784.19/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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