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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534.15 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534.15 and 284.82 is: 427.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534.15 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534.15 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534.15 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 152,136.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,136.60/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.23

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