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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 530.41 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 530.41 and 262.80 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 530.41 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/530.41 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 530.41 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 139,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,391.75/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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