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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 528.76 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 528.76 and 243.72 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 528.76 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/528.76 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 528.76 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 128,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,869.39/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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