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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 487.52 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 487.52 and 283.40 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 487.52 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/487.52 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 487.52 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 138,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,162.20/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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