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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 506.95 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 506.95 and 284.14 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 506.95 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/506.95 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 506.95 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 144,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,044.77/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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