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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 553.55 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 553.55 and 288.03 is: 433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 553.55 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/553.55 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 553.55 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 159,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437.57/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.00

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