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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 532.17 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 532.17 and 347.76 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 532.17 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/532.17 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 532.17 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 185,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,067.44/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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