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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 538.68 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 538.68 and 288.08 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 538.68 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/538.68 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 538.68 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 155,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,182.93/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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