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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 498.60 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 498.60 and 282.76 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 498.60 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/498.60 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 498.60 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 140,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,982.89/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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