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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 489.78 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 489.78 and 288.90 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 489.78 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/489.78 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 489.78 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 141,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,497.44/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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