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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 509.13 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 509.13 and 285.98 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 509.13 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/509.13 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 509.13 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 145,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,598.45/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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