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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 529.14 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 529.14 and 237.27 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 529.14 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/529.14 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 529.14 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 125,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,549.05/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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