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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.87, 535.87 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.87, 535.87 and 288.09 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.87 : 535.87 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.87/535.87 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.87x = 535.87 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.87x = 154,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,378.07/357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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