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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 507.48 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 507.48 and 285.52 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 507.48 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/507.48 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 507.48 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 144,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,894.26/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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