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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.22, 505.57 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.22, 505.57 and 283.14 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.22 : 505.57 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.22/505.57 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.22x = 505.57 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.22x = 143,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,146.38/366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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