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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 487.34 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 487.34 and 287.60 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 487.34 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/487.34 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 487.34 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 140,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,158.98/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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