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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 549.44 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 549.44 and 284.48 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 549.44 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/549.44 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 549.44 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 156,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,304.69/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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