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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 528.92 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 528.92 and 206.60 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 528.92 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/528.92 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 528.92 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 109,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,274.87/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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