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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 527.79 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 527.79 and 352.80 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 527.79 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/527.79 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 527.79 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 186,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,204.31/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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