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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.13, 532.08 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.13, 532.08 and 286.68 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 532.08 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/532.08 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 532.08 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 152,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,536.69/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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