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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 487.80 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 487.80 and 287.94 is: 397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 487.80 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/487.80 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 487.80 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 140,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,457.13/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.29

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