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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.83, 500.78 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.83, 500.78 and 283.99 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.83 : 500.78 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.83/500.78 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.83x = 500.78 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.83x = 142,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,216.51/362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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