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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 537.30 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 537.30 and 286.74 is: 430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 537.30 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/537.30 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 537.30 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 154,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,065.40/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.33

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