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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 508.98 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 508.98 and 285.63 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 508.98 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/508.98 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 508.98 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 145,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,379.12/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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