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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 530.19 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 530.19 and 262.50 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 530.19 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/530.19 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 530.19 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 139,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,174.88/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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