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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.97, 550.89 and 286.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.97, 550.89 and 286.57 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.97 : 550.89 = 286.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.97/550.89 = 286.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.97x = 550.89 × 286.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.97x = 157,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,868.55/367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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