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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 529.91 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 529.91 and 285.13 is: 427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 529.91 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/529.91 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 529.91 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 151,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,093.54/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.33

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