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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 528.27 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 528.27 and 287.58 is: 431.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 528.27 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/528.27 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 528.27 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 151,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,922.41/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.05

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