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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 530.80 and 285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 530.80 and 285.37 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 530.80 = 285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/530.80 = 285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 530.80 × 285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 151,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,474.40/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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