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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 532.08 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 532.08 and 282.88 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 532.08 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/532.08 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 532.08 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 150,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,514.79/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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