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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 529.29 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 529.29 and 284.19 is: 426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 529.29 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/529.29 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 529.29 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 150,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,418.93/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.21

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