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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 509.13 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 509.13 and 286.12 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 509.13 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/509.13 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 509.13 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 145,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,672.28/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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