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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 488.19 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 488.19 and 284.04 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 488.19 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/488.19 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 488.19 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 138,665.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,665.49/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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