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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 505.52 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 505.52 and 283.11 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 505.52 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/505.52 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 505.52 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 143,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,117.77/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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