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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.98, 548.67 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.98, 548.67 and 285.19 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.98 : 548.67 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.98/548.67 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.98x = 548.67 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.98x = 156,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,472.45/365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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