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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 499.98 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 499.98 and 283.76 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 499.98 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/499.98 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 499.98 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 141,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,874.32/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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