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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 540.24 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 540.24 and 288.10 is: 431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 540.24 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/540.24 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 540.24 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 155,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,643.14/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.14

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