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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.78, 531.36 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.78, 531.36 and 290.52 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.78 : 531.36 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.78/531.36 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.78x = 531.36 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.78x = 154,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,370.71/354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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