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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 530.78 and 285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 530.78 and 285.73 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 530.78 = 285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/530.78 = 285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 530.78 × 285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 151,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,658.34/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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