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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 537.14 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 537.14 and 285.19 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 537.14 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/537.14 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 537.14 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 153,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,186.96/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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