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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 547.22 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 547.22 and 287.93 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 547.22 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/547.22 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 547.22 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 157,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,556.88/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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