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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 550.55 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 550.55 and 286.03 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 550.55 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/550.55 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 550.55 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 157,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,473.82/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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