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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 508.02 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 508.02 and 285.56 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 508.02 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/508.02 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 508.02 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 145,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,070.19/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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