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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 504.03 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 504.03 and 282.03 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 504.03 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/504.03 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 504.03 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 142,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,151.58/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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