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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 536.96 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 536.96 and 288.86 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 536.96 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/536.96 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 536.96 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 155,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,106.27/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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