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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 547.11 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 547.11 and 283.35 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 547.11 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/547.11 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 547.11 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 155,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,023.62/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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