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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529.40 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529.40 and 261.72 is: 392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529.40 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529.40 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529.40 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 138,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,554.57/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.75

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