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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 544.05 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 544.05 and 285.66 is: 428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 544.05 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/544.05 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 544.05 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 155,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,413.32/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.60

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