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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.59 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.59 and 288.90 is: 433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.59 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.59 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.59 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 154,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,731.95/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.71

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