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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.30, 502.92 and 283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.30, 502.92 and 283.27 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.30 : 502.92 = 283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.30/502.92 = 283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.30x = 502.92 × 283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.30x = 142,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,462.64/364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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