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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 532.44 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 532.44 and 282.96 is: 425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 532.44 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/532.44 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 532.44 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 150,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,659.22/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.30

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