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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 528.48 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 528.48 and 287.04 is: 430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 528.48 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/528.48 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 528.48 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 151,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,694.90/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.27

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