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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 497.88 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 497.88 and 287.28 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 497.88 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/497.88 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 497.88 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 143,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030.97/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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