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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 532.74 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 532.74 and 352.38 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 532.74 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/532.74 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 532.74 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 187,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,726.92/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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