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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 551.49 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 551.49 and 286.50 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 551.49 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/551.49 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 551.49 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 158,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,001.89/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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