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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 490.01 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 490.01 and 285.30 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 490.01 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/490.01 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 490.01 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 139,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,799.85/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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