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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.05, 527.31 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.05, 527.31 and 290.49 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.05 : 527.31 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.05/527.31 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.05x = 527.31 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.05x = 153,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,178.28/352.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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