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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.77, 497.70 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.77, 497.70 and 286.83 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.77 : 497.70 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.77/497.70 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.77x = 497.70 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.77x = 142,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,755.29/360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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