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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 505.38 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 505.38 and 284.02 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 505.38 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/505.38 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 505.38 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 143,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,538.03/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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