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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 533.58 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 533.58 and 288.04 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 533.58 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/533.58 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 533.58 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 153,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,692.38/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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