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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 534 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 534 and 284 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 534 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/534 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 534 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 151,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,656/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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