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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 552.86 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 552.86 and 288.04 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 552.86 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/552.86 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 552.86 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 159,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,245.79/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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