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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 527.26 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 527.26 and 261.30 is: 391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 527.26 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/527.26 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 527.26 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 137,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,773.04/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.18

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