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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.78, 525.46 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.78, 525.46 and 281.93 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.78 : 525.46 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.78/525.46 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.78x = 525.46 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.78x = 148,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,142.94/350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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