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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 531.22 and 286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 531.22 and 286.01 is: 428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 531.22 = 286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/531.22 = 286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 531.22 × 286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 151,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,934.23/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.65

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