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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 488.58 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 488.58 and 287.86 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 488.58 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/488.58 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 488.58 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 140,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,642.64/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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