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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 500.45 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 500.45 and 283.65 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 500.45 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/500.45 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 500.45 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 141,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,951.22/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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