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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 525.98 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 525.98 and 280.02 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 525.98 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/525.98 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 525.98 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 147,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,283.52/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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