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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 507.11 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 507.11 and 284.82 is: 392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 507.11 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/507.11 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 507.11 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 144,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,433.65/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.65

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