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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 527.22 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 527.22 and 291.42 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 527.22 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/527.22 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 527.22 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 153,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,642.45/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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