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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 534.24 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 534.24 and 284.28 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 534.24 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/534.24 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 534.24 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 151,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,873.75/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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