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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 504.96 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 504.96 and 283.14 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 504.96 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/504.96 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 504.96 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 142,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,974.37/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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