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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 533.25 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 533.25 and 286.92 is: 431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 533.25 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/533.25 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 533.25 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 153,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,000.09/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.03

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