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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 529.02 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 529.02 and 354.42 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 529.02 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/529.02 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 529.02 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 187,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,495.27/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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