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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.75 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.75 and 285.74 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.75 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.75 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.75 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 138,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,798.21/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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