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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 539.96 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 539.96 and 288.29 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 539.96 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/539.96 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 539.96 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 155,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,665.07/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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