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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 550.74 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 550.74 and 282.36 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 550.74 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/550.74 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 550.74 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 155,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,506.95/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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