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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.16 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.16 and 288.88 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.16 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.16 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.16 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 151,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,419.34/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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