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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 494.20 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 494.20 and 288.66 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 494.20 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/494.20 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 494.20 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 142,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,655.77/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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