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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 502.25 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 502.25 and 285.49 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 502.25 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/502.25 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 502.25 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 143,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,385.93/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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