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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 528.80 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 528.80 and 288.03 is: 432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 528.80 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/528.80 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 528.80 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 152,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,307.62/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.34

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