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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 486.86 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 486.86 and 288.72 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 486.86 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/486.86 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 486.86 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 140,566.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,566.22/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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