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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.61, 548.42 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.61, 548.42 and 287.04 is: 430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.61 : 548.42 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.61/548.42 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.61x = 548.42 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.61x = 157,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,418.48/365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.56

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