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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.69, 527.89 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.69, 527.89 and 260.10 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 527.89 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/527.89 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 527.89 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 137,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,303.54/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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