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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 526.04 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 526.04 and 352.42 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 526.04 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/526.04 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 526.04 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 185,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,387.02/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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