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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.46, 539.19 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.46, 539.19 and 287.50 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.46 : 539.19 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.46/539.19 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.46x = 539.19 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.46x = 155,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,017.13/360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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