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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 551.30 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 551.30 and 286.53 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 551.30 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/551.30 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 551.30 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 157,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,962.56/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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