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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 497.84 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 497.84 and 287.44 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 497.84 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/497.84 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 497.84 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 143,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,099.13/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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