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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 528.44 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 528.44 and 261.52 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 528.44 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/528.44 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 528.44 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 138,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,197.63/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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