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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 484.02 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 484.02 and 285.30 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 484.02 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/484.02 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 484.02 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 138,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,090.91/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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