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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 500.22 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 500.22 and 283.58 is: 391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 500.22 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/500.22 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 500.22 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 141,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,854.35/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.41

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