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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 526.46 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 526.46 and 282.63 is: 423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 526.46 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/526.46 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 526.46 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 148,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,790.99/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.09

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