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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 546.12 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 546.12 and 287.64 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 546.12 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/546.12 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 546.12 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 157,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,085.96/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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