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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.84, 507.81 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.84, 507.81 and 284.76 is: 393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.84 : 507.81 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.84/507.81 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.84x = 507.81 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.84x = 144,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,603.98/367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.12

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