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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 501.96 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 501.96 and 286.68 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 501.96 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/501.96 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 501.96 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 143,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,901.89/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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