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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 505.98 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 505.98 and 287.88 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 505.98 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/505.98 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 505.98 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 145,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,661.52/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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