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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 552.48 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 552.48 and 287.96 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 552.48 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/552.48 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 552.48 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 159,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,092.14/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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