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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 501.80 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 501.80 and 285.15 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 501.80 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/501.80 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 501.80 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 143,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,088.73/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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