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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 531.44 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 531.44 and 286.32 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 531.44 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/531.44 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 531.44 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 152,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,161.90/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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