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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 483.45 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 483.45 and 288.42 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 483.45 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/483.45 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 483.45 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 139,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,436.65/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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