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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 541.46 and 284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 541.46 and 284.84 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 541.46 = 284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/541.46 = 284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 541.46 × 284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 154,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,229.47/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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