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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 530.83 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 530.83 and 281.36 is: 421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 530.83 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/530.83 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 530.83 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 149,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,352.23/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.47

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