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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 505.85 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 505.85 and 287.69 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 505.85 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/505.85 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 505.85 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 145,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,524.02/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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