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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 498.12 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 498.12 and 283.36 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 498.12 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/498.12 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 498.12 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 141,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,147.28/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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