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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 489 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 489 and 284.44 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 489 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/489 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 489 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 139,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,091.16/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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