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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 499.28 and 288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 499.28 and 288.41 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 499.28 = 288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/499.28 = 288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 499.28 × 288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 143,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,997.34/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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