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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 527.63 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 527.63 and 261.56 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 527.63 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/527.63 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 527.63 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 138,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,006.90/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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