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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 530.80 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 530.80 and 284.40 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 530.80 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/530.80 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 530.80 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 150,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,956.87/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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