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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.94 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.94 and 287.32 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.94 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.94 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.94 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 153,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,124.32/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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