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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.53, 526.04 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.53, 526.04 and 282.87 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.53 : 526.04 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.53/526.04 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.53x = 526.04 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.53x = 148,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,800.93/350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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