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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 497.38 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 497.38 and 286.56 is: 395.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 497.38 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/497.38 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 497.38 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 142,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,529.21/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.32

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