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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.23, 497.81 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.23, 497.81 and 282.42 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.23 : 497.81 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.23/497.81 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.23x = 497.81 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.23x = 140,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592.21/361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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