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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 525.46 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 525.46 and 285.84 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 525.46 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/525.46 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 525.46 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 150,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,193.43/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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