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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 531.42 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 531.42 and 285.72 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 531.42 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/531.42 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 531.42 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 151,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,837.32/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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