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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 503.04 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 503.04 and 286.32 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 503.04 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/503.04 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 503.04 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 144,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,030.41/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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