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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.18 and 288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.18 and 288.93 is: 432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.18 = 288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.18 = 288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.18 × 288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 156,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,650.62/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.83

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