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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 496.92 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 496.92 and 282.28 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 496.92 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/496.92 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 496.92 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 140,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,270.58/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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