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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 501.72 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 501.72 and 284.98 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 501.72 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/501.72 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 501.72 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 142,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,980.17/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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