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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.93 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.93 and 288.02 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.93 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.93 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.93 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 139,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,382.73/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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