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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 508.98 and 284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 508.98 and 284.47 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 508.98 = 284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/508.98 = 284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 508.98 × 284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 144,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,792.20/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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