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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 544.55 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 544.55 and 286.20 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 544.55 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/544.55 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 544.55 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 155,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,848.78/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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