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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 507.72 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 507.72 and 285.14 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 507.72 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/507.72 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 507.72 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 144,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,771.28/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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