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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.32, 545.40 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.32, 545.40 and 287.04 is: 429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.32 : 545.40 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.32/545.40 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.32x = 545.40 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.32x = 156,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,551.62/364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.71

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