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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 531 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 531 and 282 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 531 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/531 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 531 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 149,742
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,742/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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