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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.28, 539.86 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.28, 539.86 and 288.12 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.28 : 539.86 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.28/539.86 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.28x = 539.86 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.28x = 155,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,544.46/360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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