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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 538.95 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 538.95 and 282.45 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 538.95 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/538.95 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 538.95 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 152,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,226.43/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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