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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 528.80 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 528.80 and 287.58 is: 430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 528.80 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/528.80 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 528.80 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 152,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,072.85/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.94

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