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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 549.05 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 549.05 and 285.03 is: 428.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 549.05 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/549.05 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 549.05 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 156,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,494.30/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.49

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