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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 551.70 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 551.70 and 287.28 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 551.70 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/551.70 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 551.70 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 158,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,492.38/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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