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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 551.45 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 551.45 and 286.94 is: 429.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 551.45 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/551.45 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 551.45 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 158,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,233.06/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.58

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