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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 502.07 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 502.07 and 285.22 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 502.07 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/502.07 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 502.07 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 143,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,198.98/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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