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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 498.60 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 498.60 and 287.91 is: 396.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 498.60 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/498.60 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 498.60 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 143,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,551.93/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.87

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