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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 534.33 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 534.33 and 284.36 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 534.33 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/534.33 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 534.33 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 151,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,939.41/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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