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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.66 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.66 and 284.20 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.66 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.66 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.66 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 142,287.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,287.57/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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