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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 528.93 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 528.93 and 278.91 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 528.93 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/528.93 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 528.93 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 147,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,523.87/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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