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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.60, 487.34 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.60, 487.34 and 283.54 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.60 : 487.34 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.60/487.34 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.60x = 487.34 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.60x = 138,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,180.38/353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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