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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 528.09 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 528.09 and 265.69 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 528.09 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/528.09 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 528.09 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 140,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,308.23/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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