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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 539.59 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 539.59 and 288.04 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 539.59 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/539.59 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 539.59 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 155,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,423.50/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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