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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 527.04 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 527.04 and 291.04 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 527.04 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/527.04 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 527.04 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 153,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,389.72/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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