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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 502.72 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 502.72 and 285.66 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 502.72 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/502.72 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 502.72 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 143,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,607.00/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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