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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 527.30 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 527.30 and 287.26 is: 430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 527.30 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/527.30 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 527.30 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 151,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,472.20/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.91

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