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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.94 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.94 and 287.48 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.94 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.94 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.94 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 159,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,246.67/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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