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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 534.02 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 534.02 and 287.66 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 534.02 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/534.02 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 534.02 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 153,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,612.08/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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