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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 528.56 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 528.56 and 284.20 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 528.56 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/528.56 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 528.56 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 150,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,216.75/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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