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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 527.58 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 527.58 and 346.32 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 527.58 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/527.58 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 527.58 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 182,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,711.51/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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