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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 497.57 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 497.57 and 287.01 is: 396.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 497.57 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/497.57 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 497.57 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 142,806.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,806.13/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.58

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