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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.82, 500.04 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.82, 500.04 and 284.16 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.82 : 500.04 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.82/500.04 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.82x = 500.04 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.82x = 142,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,091.37/362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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