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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.01, 485.88 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.01, 485.88 and 282.84 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.01 : 485.88 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.01/485.88 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.01x = 485.88 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.01x = 137,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,426.30/353.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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