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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 484.32 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 484.32 and 285.45 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 484.32 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/484.32 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 484.32 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 138,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,249.14/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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