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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 525.76 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 525.76 and 342.24 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 525.76 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/525.76 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 525.76 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 179,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,936.96/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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