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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.48 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.48 and 285.36 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 555.48 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/555.48 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 555.48 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 158,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,511.77/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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