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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 488.90 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 488.90 and 284.40 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 488.90 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/488.90 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 488.90 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 139,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,043.16/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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