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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 499.38 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 499.38 and 288.48 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 499.38 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/499.38 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 499.38 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 144,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,061.14/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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