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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 540.49 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 540.49 and 288.44 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 540.49 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/540.49 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 540.49 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 155,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,898.94/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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