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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 529.20 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 529.20 and 262.18 is: 393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 529.20 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/529.20 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 529.20 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 138,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745.66/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.36

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