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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.07 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.07 and 286.70 is: 429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.07 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.07 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.07 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 157,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,989.01/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.20

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