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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 498.89 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 498.89 and 283.12 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 498.89 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/498.89 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 498.89 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 141,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,245.74/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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