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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 545.96 and 287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 545.96 and 287.84 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 545.96 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/545.96 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 545.96 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 157,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149.13/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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