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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 600.30 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 600.30 and 352.52 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 600.30 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/600.30 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 600.30 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 211,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,617.76/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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