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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 527.31 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 527.31 and 291.60 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 527.31 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/527.31 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 527.31 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 153,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,763.60/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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