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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 526.89 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 526.89 and 260.15 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 526.89 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/526.89 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 526.89 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 137,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,070.43/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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