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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 528.74 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 528.74 and 215.87 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 528.74 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/528.74 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 528.74 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 114,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,138.02/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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