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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.13 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.13 and 282.78 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.13 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.13 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.13 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 154,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,151.86/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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