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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 534 and 288.08 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 534 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/534 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 534 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 153,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,834.72/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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