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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 527.52 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 527.52 and 280.28 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 527.52 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/527.52 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 527.52 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 147,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,853.31/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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