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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.54, 527.78 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.54, 527.78 and 261.64 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.54 : 527.78 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.54/527.78 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.54x = 527.78 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.54x = 138,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,090.97/352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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