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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 534.46 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 534.46 and 288.66 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 534.46 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/534.46 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 534.46 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 154,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,277.22/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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