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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.18 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.18 and 286.93 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.18 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.18 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.18 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 154,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,706.92/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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