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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 552.29 and 287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 552.29 and 287.42 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 552.29 = 287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/552.29 = 287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 552.29 × 287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 158,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,734.99/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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