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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 531.95 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 531.95 and 282.11 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 531.95 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/531.95 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 531.95 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 150,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,066.46/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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