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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 528.62 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 528.62 and 291.96 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 528.62 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/528.62 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 528.62 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 154,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,334.44/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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