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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 531.18 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 531.18 and 285.18 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 531.18 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/531.18 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 531.18 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 151,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,481.91/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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