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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 485.84 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 485.84 and 286.55 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 485.84 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/485.84 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 485.84 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 139,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,217.45/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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