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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 496.50 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 496.50 and 282.68 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 496.50 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/496.50 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 496.50 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 140,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350.62/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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