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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 497.86 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 497.86 and 283 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 497.86 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/497.86 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 497.86 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 140,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,894.38/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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