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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 524.98 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 524.98 and 288.44 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 524.98 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/524.98 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 524.98 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 151,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,425.23/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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