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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 504.06 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 504.06 and 282.52 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 504.06 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/504.06 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 504.06 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 142,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,407.03/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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