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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 551.36 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 551.36 and 286.56 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 551.36 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/551.36 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 551.36 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 157,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,997.72/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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