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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 526.33 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 526.33 and 285.48 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 526.33 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/526.33 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 526.33 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 150,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,257.05/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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