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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 533.94 and 287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 533.94 and 287.74 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 533.94 = 287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/533.94 = 287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 533.94 × 287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 153,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,635.90/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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