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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.07, 1,931.79 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.07, 1,931.79 and 363.72 is: 545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.07 : 1,931.79 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.07/1,931.79 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.07x = 1,931.79 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.07x = 702,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,630.66/1,288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.49

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