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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 552.11 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 552.11 and 287.01 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 552.11 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/552.11 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 552.11 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 158,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,459.66/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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