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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 529.74 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 529.74 and 262.34 is: 393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 529.74 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/529.74 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 529.74 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 138,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,971.33/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.51

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