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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 531.50 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 531.50 and 282.78 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 531.50 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/531.50 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 531.50 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 150,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,297.57/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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