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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 535.03 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 535.03 and 287.26 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 535.03 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/535.03 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 535.03 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 153,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,694.39/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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