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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 536.25 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 536.25 and 288.92 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 536.25 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/536.25 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 536.25 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 154,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,933.35/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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