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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 484.80 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 484.80 and 288.38 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 484.80 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/484.80 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 484.80 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 139,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,804.94/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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