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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 507.01 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 507.01 and 284.31 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 507.01 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/507.01 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 507.01 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 144,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,148.01/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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