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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.52, 532.41 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.52, 532.41 and 353.47 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.52 : 532.41 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.52/532.41 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.52x = 532.41 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.52x = 188,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,188.30/357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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