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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 502.46 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 502.46 and 285.64 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 502.46 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/502.46 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 502.46 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 143,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,522.67/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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