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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 488.56 and 288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 488.56 and 288.58 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 488.56 = 288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/488.56 = 288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 488.56 × 288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 140,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,988.64/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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