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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 545.84 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 545.84 and 286.84 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 545.84 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/545.84 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 545.84 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 156,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,569.07/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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