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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 528.18 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 528.18 and 280.92 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 528.18 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/528.18 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 528.18 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 148,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,376.33/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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