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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 504.70 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 504.70 and 282.51 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 504.70 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/504.70 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 504.70 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 142,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,582.80/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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