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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.95, 528.38 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.95, 528.38 and 262.06 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.95 : 528.38 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.95/528.38 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.95x = 528.38 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.95x = 138,467.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,467.26/352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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