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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 486.04 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 486.04 and 287.68 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 486.04 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/486.04 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 486.04 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 139,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,823.99/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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