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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 496.67 and 286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 496.67 and 286.51 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 496.67 = 286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/496.67 = 286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 496.67 × 286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 142,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,300.92/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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