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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 506.04 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 506.04 and 284.49 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 506.04 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/506.04 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 506.04 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 143,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,963.32/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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