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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 531.12 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 531.12 and 262.94 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 531.12 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/531.12 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 531.12 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 139,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,652.69/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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