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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.18, 525.80 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.18, 525.80 and 291.43 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.18 : 525.80 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.18/525.80 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.18x = 525.80 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.18x = 153,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,233.89/352.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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