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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 498.52 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 498.52 and 288.08 is: 397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 498.52 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/498.52 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 498.52 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 143,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,613.64/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.60

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