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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 528.55 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 528.55 and 190.58 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 528.55 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/528.55 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 528.55 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 100,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,727.94/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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