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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 505.80 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 505.80 and 288.32 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 505.80 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/505.80 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 505.80 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 145,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,832.26/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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