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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 483.98 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 483.98 and 285.66 is: 393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 483.98 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/483.98 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 483.98 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 138,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,252.30/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.58

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