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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 524.61 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 524.61 and 282.32 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 524.61 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/524.61 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 524.61 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 148,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,105.27/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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