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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 528.40 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 528.40 and 282.59 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 528.40 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/528.40 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 528.40 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 149,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,317.91/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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