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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 529.72 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 529.72 and 285.01 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 529.72 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/529.72 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 529.72 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 150,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,975.50/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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