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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.24 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.24 and 285.24 is: 427.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.24 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.24 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.24 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 154,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,953.78/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.29

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