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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.30, 546.83 and 282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.30, 546.83 and 282.95 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.30 : 546.83 = 282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.30/546.83 = 282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.30x = 546.83 × 282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.30x = 154,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,725.55/365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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