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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.65, 497.54 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.65, 497.54 and 286.54 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.65 : 497.54 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.65/497.54 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.65x = 497.54 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.65x = 142,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,564.58/360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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