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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.88, 486.28 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.88, 486.28 and 287.44 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 486.28 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/486.28 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 486.28 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 139,776.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,776.32/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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