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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 486.86 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 486.86 and 283.26 is: 390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 486.86 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/486.86 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 486.86 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 137,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,907.96/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.96

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