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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.33, 486.19 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.33, 486.19 and 286.72 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.33 : 486.19 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.33/486.19 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.33x = 486.19 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.33x = 139,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,400.40/352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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