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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 529.03 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 529.03 and 260.24 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 529.03 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/529.03 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 529.03 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 137,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,672.45/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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