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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 483.42 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 483.42 and 288.10 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 483.42 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/483.42 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 483.42 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 139,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,273.30/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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