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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.98, 554.52 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.98, 554.52 and 288.70 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.98 : 554.52 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.98/554.52 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.98x = 554.52 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.98x = 160,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,089.92/369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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