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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.25, 526.95 and 286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.25, 526.95 and 286.09 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.25 : 526.95 = 286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.25/526.95 = 286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.25x = 526.95 × 286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.25x = 150,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,751.06/351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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