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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 547.05 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 547.05 and 283.60 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 547.05 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/547.05 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 547.05 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 155,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,145.13/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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