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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 532.98 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 532.98 and 283.05 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 532.98 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/532.98 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 532.98 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 150,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,859.99/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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