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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.08 and 285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.08 and 285.59 is: 428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.08 = 285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.08 = 285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.08 × 285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 149,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,955.69/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.43

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