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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.73, 497.87 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.73, 497.87 and 282.97 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.73 : 497.87 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.73/497.87 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.73x = 497.87 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.73x = 140,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,880.68/360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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