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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 486.90 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 486.90 and 287.52 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 486.90 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/486.90 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 486.90 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 139,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,993.49/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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