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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 544.93 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 544.93 and 286.74 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 544.93 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/544.93 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 544.93 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 156,252.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,252.51/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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