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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.33, 484.17 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.33, 484.17 and 288.78 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.33 : 484.17 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.33/484.17 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.33x = 484.17 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.33x = 139,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,818.61/351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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