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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.79 and 284.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.79 and 284.57 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.79 = 284.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.79 = 284.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.79 × 284.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 154,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,176.54/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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