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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 530.66 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 530.66 and 262.88 is: 393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 530.66 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/530.66 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 530.66 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 139,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,499.90/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.91

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