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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 517.85 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 517.85 and 352.80 is: 517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 517.85 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/517.85 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 517.85 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 182,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,695.72/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.85

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