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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 553.98 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 553.98 and 288.96 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 553.98 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/553.98 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 553.98 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 160,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,078.06/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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