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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 532.65 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 532.65 and 287.58 is: 430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 532.65 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/532.65 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 532.65 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 153,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,179.49/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.45

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