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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 528.18 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 528.18 and 266.02 is: 398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 528.18 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/528.18 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 528.18 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 140,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,506.44/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.15

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