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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 507.75 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 507.75 and 285.12 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 507.75 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/507.75 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 507.75 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 144,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,769.68/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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