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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 484.68 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 484.68 and 285.68 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 484.68 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/484.68 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 484.68 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 138,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,463.38/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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