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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 505.62 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 505.62 and 282.87 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 505.62 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/505.62 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 505.62 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 143,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,024.73/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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