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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 545.94 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 545.94 and 282.74 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 545.94 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/545.94 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 545.94 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 154,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,356.35/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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