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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 506.66 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 506.66 and 288.15 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 506.66 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/506.66 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 506.66 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 145,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,992.64/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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