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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 532.32 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 532.32 and 287.04 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 532.32 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/532.32 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 532.32 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 152,797.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,797.13/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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