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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.63, 528.22 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.63, 528.22 and 287.34 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.63 : 528.22 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.63/528.22 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.63x = 528.22 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.63x = 151,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,778.73/352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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