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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.48, 539.92 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.48, 539.92 and 288.16 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.48 : 539.92 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.48/539.92 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.48x = 539.92 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.48x = 155,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,583.35/360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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