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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 553.74 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 553.74 and 288.47 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 553.74 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/553.74 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 553.74 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 159,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,734.61/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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