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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.68, 528.12 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.68, 528.12 and 280.32 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.68 : 528.12 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.68/528.12 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.68x = 528.12 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.68x = 148,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,042.60/352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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