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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.27 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.27 and 284.12 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.27 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.27 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.27 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 142,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,136.71/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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