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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 548.64 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 548.64 and 283.32 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 548.64 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/548.64 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 548.64 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 155,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,440.68/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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