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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.42 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.42 and 282.33 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.42 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.42 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.42 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 148,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,341.83/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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