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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 509.97 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 509.97 and 286.32 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 509.97 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/509.97 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 509.97 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 146,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,014.61/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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