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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 547.56 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 547.56 and 284.49 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 547.56 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/547.56 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 547.56 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 155,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,775.34/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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