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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 553.80 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 553.80 and 288.08 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 553.80 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/553.80 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 553.80 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 159,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,538.70/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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