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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 539.40 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 539.40 and 282.52 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 539.40 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/539.40 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 539.40 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 152,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,391.29/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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