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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 554.76 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 554.76 and 288 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 554.76 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/554.76 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 554.76 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 159,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,770.88/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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