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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 527.65 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 527.65 and 281.15 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 527.65 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/527.65 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 527.65 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 148,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,346.51/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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