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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 498.59 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 498.59 and 287.91 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 498.59 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/498.59 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 498.59 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 143,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,546.55/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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