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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 501.24 and 285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 501.24 and 285.41 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 501.24 = 285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/501.24 = 285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 501.24 × 285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 143,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,056.40/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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