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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.18 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.18 and 281.77 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.18 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.18 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.18 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 147,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,979.97/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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