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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 505.49 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 505.49 and 283.49 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 505.49 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/505.49 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 505.49 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 143,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,297.42/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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