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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 499.17 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 499.17 and 283.09 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 499.17 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/499.17 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 499.17 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 141,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,310.04/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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