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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.51, 487.14 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.51, 487.14 and 286 is: 395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.51 : 487.14 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.51/487.14 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.51x = 487.14 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.51x = 139,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,322.04/352.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.23

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