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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 506.59 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 506.59 and 284.45 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 506.59 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/506.59 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 506.59 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 144,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,095.57/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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