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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 486.15 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 486.15 and 286.89 is: 395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 486.15 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/486.15 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 486.15 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 139,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,473.02/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.67

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