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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 530.09 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 530.09 and 287.98 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 530.09 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/530.09 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 530.09 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 152,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,653.88/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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