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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 525.60 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 525.60 and 282.96 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 525.60 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/525.60 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 525.60 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 148,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723.78/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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