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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.15, 486 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.15, 486 and 287.15 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.15 : 486 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.15/486 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.15x = 486 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.15x = 139,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,552.47/352.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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