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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 541.91 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 541.91 and 287.87 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 541.91 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/541.91 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 541.91 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 155,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,997.64/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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