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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 531.40 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 531.40 and 281.60 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 531.40 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/531.40 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 531.40 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 149,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,642.24/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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