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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.57, 532.74 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.57, 532.74 and 283.88 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.57 : 532.74 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.57/532.74 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.57x = 532.74 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.57x = 151,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,234.23/355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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