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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 530.91 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 530.91 and 262.95 is: 393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 530.91 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/530.91 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 530.91 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 139,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,602.78/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.36

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