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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.22 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.22 and 283.61 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.22 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.22 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.22 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 151,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,510.76/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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