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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 507.24 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 507.24 and 284.40 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 507.24 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/507.24 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 507.24 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 144,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,259.06/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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