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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 499.32 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 499.32 and 282.84 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 499.32 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/499.32 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 499.32 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 141,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,227.67/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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