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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.32 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.32 and 285.84 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.32 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.32 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.32 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 138,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,438.03/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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