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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 534.33 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 534.33 and 285.12 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 534.33 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/534.33 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 534.33 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 152,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,348.17/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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