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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 537.69 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 537.69 and 286.50 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 537.69 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/537.69 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 537.69 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 154,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,048.19/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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