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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 535.56 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 535.56 and 283.87 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 535.56 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/535.56 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 535.56 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 152,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,029.42/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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