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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 509.12 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 509.12 and 286.44 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 509.12 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/509.12 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 509.12 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 145,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,832.33/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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