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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 551.52 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 551.52 and 286.71 is: 429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 551.52 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/551.52 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 551.52 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 158,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,126.30/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.71

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