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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 506.45 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 506.45 and 283.76 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 506.45 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/506.45 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 506.45 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 143,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,706.30/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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