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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 504.24 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 504.24 and 282.92 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 504.24 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/504.24 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 504.24 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 142,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,659.58/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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