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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 528.54 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 528.54 and 265.94 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 528.54 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/528.54 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 528.54 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 140,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,559.02/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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