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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 529.40 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 529.40 and 262.30 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 529.40 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/529.40 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 529.40 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 138,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,861.62/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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