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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 531.63 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 531.63 and 286.38 is: 428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 531.63 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/531.63 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 531.63 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 152,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,248.20/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.81

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