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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 544.80 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 544.80 and 286.16 is: 428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 544.80 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/544.80 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 544.80 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 155,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,899.97/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.63

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