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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 527.06 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 527.06 and 283.20 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 527.06 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/527.06 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 527.06 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 149,263.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,263.39/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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