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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.09, 530.11 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.09, 530.11 and 283.72 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.09 : 530.11 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.09/530.11 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.09x = 530.11 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.09x = 150,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,402.81/353.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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