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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 497.88 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 497.88 and 283.20 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 497.88 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/497.88 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 497.88 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 140,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,999.62/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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