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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.78, 540.14 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.78, 540.14 and 283.23 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.78 : 540.14 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.78/540.14 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.78x = 540.14 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.78x = 152,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,982.44/359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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