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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 538.77 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 538.77 and 282.10 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 538.77 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/538.77 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 538.77 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 151,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,987.02/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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