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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 534.47 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 534.47 and 287.96 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 534.47 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/534.47 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 534.47 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 153,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,901.87/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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