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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.40, 528.66 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.40, 528.66 and 261.45 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.40 : 528.66 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.40/528.66 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.40x = 528.66 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.40x = 138,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,218.16/353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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