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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.43, 550.02 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.43, 550.02 and 286.15 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.43 : 550.02 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.43/550.02 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.43x = 550.02 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.43x = 157,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,386.79/366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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