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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.01, 526.58 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.01, 526.58 and 286.59 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.01 : 526.58 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.01/526.58 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.01x = 526.58 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.01x = 150,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,912.56/351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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