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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.33, 527.44 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.33, 527.44 and 261.43 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.33 : 527.44 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.33/527.44 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.33x = 527.44 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.33x = 137,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,888.64/352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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