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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 504.02 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 504.02 and 283.04 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 504.02 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/504.02 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 504.02 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 142,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,657.82/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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