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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 525.47 and 282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 525.47 and 282.90 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 525.47 = 282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/525.47 = 282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 525.47 × 282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 148,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,654.05/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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