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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 553.80 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 553.80 and 288.11 is: 431.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 553.80 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/553.80 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 553.80 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 159,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552.55/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.62

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