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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 550.80 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 550.80 and 286.08 is: 428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 550.80 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/550.80 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 550.80 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 157,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,572.86/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.00

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