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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 495.72 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 495.72 and 285.53 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 495.72 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/495.72 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 495.72 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 141,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,540.45/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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