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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.56 and 352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.56 and 352.88 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.56 = 352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.56 = 352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.56 × 352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 190,047.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,047.05/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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