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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 545.55 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 545.55 and 286.66 is: 430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 545.55 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/545.55 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 545.55 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 156,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,387.36/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.10

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