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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 529.97 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 529.97 and 279.99 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 529.97 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/529.97 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 529.97 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 148,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,384.90/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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