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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.20, 529.80 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.20, 529.80 and 261.40 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.20 : 529.80 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.20/529.80 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.20x = 529.80 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.20x = 138,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,489.72/353.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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