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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 528.85 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 528.85 and 304.42 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 528.85 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/528.85 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 528.85 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 160,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,990.85/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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