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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 487.73 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 487.73 and 283.86 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 487.73 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/487.73 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 487.73 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 138,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,445.62/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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