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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 527.04 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 527.04 and 243.28 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 527.04 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/527.04 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 527.04 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 128,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,218.29/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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