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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 506.03 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 506.03 and 283.86 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 506.03 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/506.03 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 506.03 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 143,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,640.26/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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