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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 501.36 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 501.36 and 285.20 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 501.36 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/501.36 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 501.36 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 142,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,987.87/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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