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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 527.72 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 527.72 and 338.70 is: 507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 527.72 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/527.72 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 527.72 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 178,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,739.11/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.49

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