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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 499.68 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 499.68 and 284.56 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 499.68 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/499.68 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 499.68 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 142,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,188.94/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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