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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.08 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.08 and 285.24 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.08 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.08 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.08 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 155,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,193.38/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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