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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 524.71 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 524.71 and 285.33 is: 428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 524.71 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/524.71 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 524.71 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 149,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,716.40/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.05

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