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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.75, 488.31 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.75, 488.31 and 288.14 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.75 : 488.31 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.75/488.31 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.75x = 488.31 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.75x = 140,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,701.78/353.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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