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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 551.36 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 551.36 and 287.04 is: 429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 551.36 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/551.36 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 551.36 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 158,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,262.37/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.69

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