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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 505.39 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 505.39 and 283.01 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 505.39 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/505.39 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 505.39 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 143,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030.42/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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