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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 549.78 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 549.78 and 286.42 is: 428.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 549.78 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/549.78 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 549.78 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 157,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,467.99/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.88

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