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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 547.04 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 547.04 and 283.61 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 547.04 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/547.04 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 547.04 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 155,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,148.09/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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