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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 545.70 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 545.70 and 286.20 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 545.70 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/545.70 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 545.70 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 156,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,179.34/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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