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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 545.61 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 545.61 and 283.22 is: 425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 545.61 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/545.61 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 545.61 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 154,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,527.66/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.11

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