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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 483.80 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 483.80 and 285.33 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 483.80 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/483.80 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 483.80 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 138,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041.23/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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