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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.33 and 284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.33 and 284.58 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.33 = 284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.33 = 284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.33 × 284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 144,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,375.97/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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