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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 528.12 and 279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 528.12 and 279.11 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 528.12 = 279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/528.12 = 279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 528.12 × 279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 147,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,404.89/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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