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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.38, 551.73 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.38, 551.73 and 287.37 is: 429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.38 : 551.73 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.38/551.73 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.38x = 551.73 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.38x = 158,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,548.58/369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.23

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