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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 529.20 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 529.20 and 347.20 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 529.20 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/529.20 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 529.20 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 183,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,738.24/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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