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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.69, 498.55 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.69, 498.55 and 282.87 is: 389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.69 : 498.55 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.69/498.55 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.69x = 498.55 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.69x = 141,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,024.84/361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.91

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