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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 548.40 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 548.40 and 288.46 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 548.40 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/548.40 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 548.40 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 158,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,190.80/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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