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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 531.24 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 531.24 and 286.12 is: 428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 531.24 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/531.24 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 531.24 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 151,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,998.39/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.68

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