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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 484.37 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 484.37 and 284.74 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 484.37 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/484.37 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 484.37 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 137,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,919.51/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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