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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 550.92 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 550.92 and 285.96 is: 429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 550.92 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/550.92 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 550.92 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 157,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,541.08/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.31

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