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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.03, 503.17 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.03, 503.17 and 286.15 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.03 : 503.17 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.03/503.17 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.03x = 503.17 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.03x = 143,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,982.10/365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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