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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.52 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.52 and 98.52 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.52 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.52 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.52 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 52,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463.87/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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