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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.02, 547.76 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.02, 547.76 and 288.34 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.02 : 547.76 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.02/547.76 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.02x = 547.76 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.02x = 157,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941.12/366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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