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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 524.00 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 524.00 and 288.34 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 524.00 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/524.00 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 524.00 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 151,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,089.57/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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