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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 499.62 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 499.62 and 283.19 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 499.62 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/499.62 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 499.62 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 141,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,484.89/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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