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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.63, 525.16 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.63, 525.16 and 281.98 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 525.16 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/525.16 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 525.16 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 148,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,084.62/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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