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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 530.71 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 530.71 and 263.60 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 530.71 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/530.71 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 530.71 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 139,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,893.83/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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