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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 529.14 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 529.14 and 287.96 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 529.14 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/529.14 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 529.14 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 152,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,371.15/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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