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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 528.73 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 528.73 and 279.05 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 528.73 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/528.73 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 528.73 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 147,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,542.11/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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