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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 504.89 and 282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 504.89 and 282.82 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 504.89 = 282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/504.89 = 282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 504.89 × 282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 142,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,792.99/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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