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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.39, 484.51 and 288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.39, 484.51 and 288.17 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.39 : 484.51 = 288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.39/484.51 = 288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.39x = 484.51 × 288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.39x = 139,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,621.25/351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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