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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.54, 547.61 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.54, 547.61 and 284.00 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.54 : 547.61 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.54/547.61 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.54x = 547.61 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.54x = 155,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,517.08/365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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