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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.95, 528.81 and 280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.95, 528.81 and 280.66 is: 420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.95 : 528.81 = 280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.95/528.81 = 280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.95x = 528.81 × 280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.95x = 148,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,415.81/352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.50

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