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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 533.97 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 533.97 and 286.85 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 533.97 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/533.97 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 533.97 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 153,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,169.29/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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