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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 502.80 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 502.80 and 286.16 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 502.80 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/502.80 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 502.80 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 143,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,881.25/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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