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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 549.58 and 285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 549.58 and 285.69 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 549.58 = 285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/549.58 = 285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 549.58 × 285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 157,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,010.17/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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