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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 493.74 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 493.74 and 288.14 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 493.74 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/493.74 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 493.74 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 142,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,266.24/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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