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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 498.24 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 498.24 and 282.48 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 498.24 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/498.24 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 498.24 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 140,742.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,742.84/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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