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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 506.27 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 506.27 and 288.26 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 506.27 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/506.27 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 506.27 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 145,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,937.39/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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