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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 536.48 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 536.48 and 352.76 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 536.48 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/536.48 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 536.48 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 189,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,248.68/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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