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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.38 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.38 and 287.21 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.38 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.38 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.38 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 155,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,489.75/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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