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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 540.14 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 540.14 and 287.96 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 540.14 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/540.14 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 540.14 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 155,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,538.71/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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