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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 525.60 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 525.60 and 290.52 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 525.60 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/525.60 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 525.60 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 152,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,697.31/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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