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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 531.82 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 531.82 and 286.20 is: 428.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 531.82 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/531.82 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 531.82 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 152,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,206.88/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.70

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