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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 505.96 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 505.96 and 284.06 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 505.96 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/505.96 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 505.96 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 143,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,723.00/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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