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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 535.92 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 535.92 and 287.99 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 535.92 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/535.92 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 535.92 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 154,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,339.60/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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