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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 528.92 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 528.92 and 266.36 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 528.92 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/528.92 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 528.92 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 140,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,883.13/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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