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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 527.87 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 527.87 and 308.79 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 527.87 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/527.87 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 527.87 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 163,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,001.75/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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