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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 526.20 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 526.20 and 301.08 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 526.20 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/526.20 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 526.20 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 158,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,428.30/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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