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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 526.91 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 526.91 and 286.79 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 526.91 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/526.91 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 526.91 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 151,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,111.41/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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