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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 507.29 and 284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 507.29 and 284.39 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 507.29 = 284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/507.29 = 284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 507.29 × 284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 144,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,266.78/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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