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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 532.80 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 532.80 and 283.80 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 532.80 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/532.80 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 532.80 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 151,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,208.64/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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