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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529.16 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529.16 and 96.28 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529.16 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529.16 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529.16 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 50,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,947.52/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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