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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.10, 546.84 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.10, 546.84 and 283.30 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.10 : 546.84 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.10/546.84 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.10x = 546.84 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.10x = 154,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,919.77/365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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