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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 537.23 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 537.23 and 288.87 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 537.23 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/537.23 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 537.23 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 155,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,187.67/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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