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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 505.52 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 505.52 and 283.68 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 505.52 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/505.52 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 505.52 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 143,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,405.91/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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