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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 529.40 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 529.40 and 96.44 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 529.40 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/529.40 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 529.40 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 51,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,052.21/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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