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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 551.00 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 551.00 and 287.15 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 551.00 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/551.00 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 551.00 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 158,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,217.61/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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