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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.13, 554.67 and 288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.13, 554.67 and 288.59 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 554.67 = 288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/554.67 = 288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 554.67 × 288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 160,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,069.44/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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