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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 530.50 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 530.50 and 285.58 is: 427.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 530.50 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/530.50 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 530.50 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 151,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,497.69/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.69

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