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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 529.71 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 529.71 and 288.69 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 529.71 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/529.71 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 529.71 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 152,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,921.98/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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