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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 495 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 495 and 288.72 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 495 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/495 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 495 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 142,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,916.40/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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