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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.42, 539.58 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.42, 539.58 and 282.66 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.42 : 539.58 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.42/539.58 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.42x = 539.58 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.42x = 152,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,517.68/360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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