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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 533.64 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 533.64 and 283.23 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 533.64 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/533.64 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 533.64 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 151,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,142.86/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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