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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.41, 504.66 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.41, 504.66 and 283.50 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.41 : 504.66 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.41/504.66 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.41x = 504.66 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.41x = 143,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,068.59/365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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