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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 503.96 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 503.96 and 282.84 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 503.96 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/503.96 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 503.96 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 142,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,540.05/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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