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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.80, 538.80 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.80, 538.80 and 287.80 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.80 : 538.80 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.80/538.80 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.80x = 538.80 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.80x = 155,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,066.64/359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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