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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 530.55 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 530.55 and 288.90 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 530.55 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/530.55 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 530.55 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 153,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,275.90/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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