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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 500.34 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 500.34 and 283.97 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 500.34 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/500.34 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 500.34 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 142,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,081.55/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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