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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 533.96 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 533.96 and 352.16 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 533.96 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/533.96 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 533.96 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 188,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,039.35/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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