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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 538.92 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 538.92 and 287.10 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 538.92 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/538.92 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 538.92 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 154,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,723.93/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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