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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.93, 505.16 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.93, 505.16 and 287.10 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.93 : 505.16 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.93/505.16 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.93x = 505.16 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.93x = 145,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,030.00/365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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