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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 503.28 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 503.28 and 286.92 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 503.28 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/503.28 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 503.28 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 144,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401.10/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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