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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 540.51 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 540.51 and 288.14 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 540.51 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/540.51 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 540.51 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 155,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,742.55/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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