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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 506.76 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 506.76 and 285.08 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 506.76 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/506.76 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 506.76 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 144,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,464.61/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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