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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 537.68 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 537.68 and 285.93 is: 428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 537.68 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/537.68 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 537.68 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 153,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,739.56/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.34

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