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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.53, 524.54 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.53, 524.54 and 281.87 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.53 : 524.54 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.53/524.54 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.53x = 524.54 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.53x = 147,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,852.09/349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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