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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 506.78 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 506.78 and 284.01 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 506.78 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/506.78 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 506.78 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 143,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,929.17/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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