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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.69, 503.68 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.69, 503.68 and 282.79 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.69 : 503.68 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.69/503.68 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.69x = 503.68 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.69x = 142,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,433.70/364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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