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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.51, 500.64 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.51, 500.64 and 284.75 is: 393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.51 : 500.64 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.51/500.64 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.51x = 500.64 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.51x = 142,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,557.24/362.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.25

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