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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 539.19 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 539.19 and 287.64 is: 430.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 539.19 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/539.19 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 539.19 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 155,092.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,092.61/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.81

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