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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 547.43 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 547.43 and 283.91 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 547.43 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/547.43 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 547.43 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 155,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,416.69/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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