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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 537.33 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 537.33 and 286.54 is: 429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 537.33 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/537.33 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 537.33 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 153,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,966.27/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.81

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