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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.05, 527.13 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.05, 527.13 and 286.16 is: 429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.05 : 527.13 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.05/527.13 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.05x = 527.13 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.05x = 150,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,840.89/351.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.69

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