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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 498 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 498 and 287.38 is: 397.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 498 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/498 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 498 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 143,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,115.24/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.06

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