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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 534.82 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 534.82 and 283.52 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 534.82 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/534.82 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 534.82 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 151,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,630.32/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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