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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 503.94 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 503.94 and 286.44 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 503.94 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/503.94 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 503.94 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 144,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,348.57/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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