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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.52, 545.40 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.52, 545.40 and 286.52 is: 429.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.52 : 545.40 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.52/545.40 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.52x = 545.40 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.52x = 156,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,268.01/363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.87

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