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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 531.54 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 531.54 and 283.32 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 531.54 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/531.54 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 531.54 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 150,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,595.91/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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