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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.92, 529.68 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.92, 529.68 and 281.92 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.92 : 529.68 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.92/529.68 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.92x = 529.68 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.92x = 149,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,327.39/353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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