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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.55, 528.32 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.55, 528.32 and 259.27 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.55 : 528.32 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.55/528.32 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.55x = 528.32 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.55x = 136,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,977.53/352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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