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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.37, 526.95 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.37, 526.95 and 260.12 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.37 : 526.95 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.37/526.95 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.37x = 526.95 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.37x = 137,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,067.60/352.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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