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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 529.12 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 529.12 and 338.38 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 529.12 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/529.12 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 529.12 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 179,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,042.73/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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