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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 504.72 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 504.72 and 283.55 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 504.72 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/504.72 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 504.72 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 143,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,110.83/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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