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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 527.56 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 527.56 and 260.48 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 527.56 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/527.56 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 527.56 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 137,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,419.50/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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