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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 484.46 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 484.46 and 285.55 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 484.46 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/484.46 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 484.46 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 138,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,337.55/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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