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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 483.44 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 483.44 and 287.28 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 483.44 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/483.44 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 483.44 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 138,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,881.21/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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