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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 499.07 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 499.07 and 283.88 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 499.07 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/499.07 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 499.07 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 141,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,675.99/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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