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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 528.37 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 528.37 and 282.56 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 528.37 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/528.37 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 528.37 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 149,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,297.55/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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