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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 526.56 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 526.56 and 291.96 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 526.56 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/526.56 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 526.56 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 153,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,734.46/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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