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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 538.93 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 538.93 and 283.29 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 538.93 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/538.93 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 538.93 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 152,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,673.48/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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