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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 484.45 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 484.45 and 286.02 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 484.45 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/484.45 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 484.45 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 138,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,561.67/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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