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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 542.19 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 542.19 and 284.38 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 542.19 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/542.19 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 542.19 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 154,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187.99/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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