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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.87, 541.44 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.87, 541.44 and 283.50 is: 424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.87 : 541.44 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.87/541.44 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.87x = 541.44 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.87x = 153,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,500.72/361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.19

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