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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.61, 484.46 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.61, 484.46 and 288.39 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.61 : 484.46 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.61/484.46 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.61x = 484.46 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.61x = 139,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,711.98/350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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