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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 547.38 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 547.38 and 283.38 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 547.38 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/547.38 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 547.38 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 155,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,116.54/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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