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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 536.97 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 536.97 and 288.85 is: 432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 536.97 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/536.97 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 536.97 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 155,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,103.78/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.54

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