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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 488.36 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 488.36 and 287.93 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 488.36 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/488.36 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 488.36 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 140,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,615.44/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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