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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 546.70 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 546.70 and 288.24 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 546.70 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/546.70 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 546.70 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 157,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,580.81/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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