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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 506.10 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 506.10 and 283.52 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 506.10 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/506.10 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 506.10 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 143,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,489.47/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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