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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 498.24 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 498.24 and 282.06 is: 389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 498.24 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/498.24 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 498.24 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 140,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,533.57/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.42

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