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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 483.84 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 483.84 and 287.76 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 483.84 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/483.84 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 483.84 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 139,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,229.80/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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