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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 506.73 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 506.73 and 284.34 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 506.73 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/506.73 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 506.73 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 144,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083.61/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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