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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.62 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.62 and 285 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.62 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.62 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.62 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 142,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,676.70/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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