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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.52 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.52 and 285.50 is: 393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.52 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.52 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.52 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 140,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,043.46/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.87

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