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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 500.16 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 500.16 and 284.80 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 500.16 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/500.16 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 500.16 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 142,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,445.57/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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