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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 485.06 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 485.06 and 286.16 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 485.06 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/485.06 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 485.06 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 138,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,804.77/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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