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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 493.50 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 493.50 and 288.15 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 493.50 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/493.50 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 493.50 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 142,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202.03/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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