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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 530.40 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 530.40 and 281.60 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 530.40 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/530.40 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 530.40 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 149,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,360.64/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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