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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 504.70 and 287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 504.70 and 287.26 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 504.70 = 287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/504.70 = 287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 504.70 × 287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 144,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,980.98/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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