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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.75, 527.88 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.75, 527.88 and 284.08 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 527.88 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/527.88 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 527.88 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 149,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,960.15/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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