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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 526.98 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 526.98 and 287.64 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 526.98 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/526.98 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 526.98 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 151,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,580.53/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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