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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 538.20 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 538.20 and 286.56 is: 429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 538.20 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/538.20 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 538.20 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 154,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,226.59/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.34

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