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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.60, 547.98 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.60, 547.98 and 284.20 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.60 : 547.98 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.60/547.98 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.60x = 547.98 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.60x = 155,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,735.92/365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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