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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 540.06 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 540.06 and 287.56 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 540.06 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/540.06 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 540.06 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 155,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,299.65/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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