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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 535.36 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 535.36 and 288.87 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 535.36 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/535.36 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 535.36 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 154,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,649.44/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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