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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 538.99 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 538.99 and 287.78 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 538.99 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/538.99 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 538.99 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 155,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,110.54/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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