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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 525.02 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 525.02 and 281.54 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 525.02 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/525.02 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 525.02 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 147,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814.04/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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