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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.79, 537.53 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.79, 537.53 and 286.11 is: 428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.79 : 537.53 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.79/537.53 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.79x = 537.53 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.79x = 153,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,791.28/358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.64

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