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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.21, 539.08 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.21, 539.08 and 287.93 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.21 : 539.08 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.21/539.08 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.21x = 539.08 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.21x = 155,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,217.30/359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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