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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.18, 548.14 and 284.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.18, 548.14 and 284.90 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.18 : 548.14 = 284.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.18/548.14 = 284.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.18x = 548.14 × 284.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.18x = 156,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,165.09/365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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