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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.85, 528.66 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.85, 528.66 and 261.72 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.85 : 528.66 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.85/528.66 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.85x = 528.66 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.85x = 138,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,360.90/352.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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