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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.23, 507.90 and 285.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.23, 507.90 and 285.31 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.23 : 507.90 = 285.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.23/507.90 = 285.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.23x = 507.90 × 285.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.23x = 144,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,908.95/368.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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