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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.12 and 286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.12 and 286.43 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.12 = 286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.12 = 286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.12 × 286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 156,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,137.29/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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