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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 529.27 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 529.27 and 121.57 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 529.27 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/529.27 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 529.27 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 64,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,341.73/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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