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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 497.79 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 497.79 and 287.43 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 497.79 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/497.79 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 497.79 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 143,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,079.78/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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