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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 529.47 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 529.47 and 262.77 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 529.47 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/529.47 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 529.47 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 139,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,126.85/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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