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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 485.04 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 485.04 and 288.76 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 485.04 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/485.04 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 485.04 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 140,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,060.15/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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