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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.68, 506.26 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.68, 506.26 and 283.64 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.68 : 506.26 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.68/506.26 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.68x = 506.26 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.68x = 143,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,595.59/366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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