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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.09, 527.79 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.09, 527.79 and 236.58 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.09 : 527.79 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.09/527.79 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.09x = 527.79 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.09x = 124,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,863.38/352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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