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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 505.40 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 505.40 and 283.02 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 505.40 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/505.40 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 505.40 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 143,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038.31/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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