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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 529.65 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 529.65 and 283.98 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 529.65 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/529.65 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 529.65 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 150,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,410.01/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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