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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 501.31 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 501.31 and 285.50 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 501.31 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/501.31 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 501.31 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 143,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,124.01/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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