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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 541.83 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 541.83 and 283.74 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 541.83 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/541.83 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 541.83 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 153,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,738.84/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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