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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 551.40 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 551.40 and 287.44 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 551.40 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/551.40 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 551.40 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 158,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,494.42/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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