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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 528.60 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 528.60 and 262.24 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 528.60 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/528.60 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 528.60 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 138,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,620.06/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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