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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 525.47 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 525.47 and 282.89 is: 423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 525.47 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/525.47 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 525.47 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 148,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,646.17/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.20

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