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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 551.99 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 551.99 and 282.45 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 551.99 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/551.99 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 551.99 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 155,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,908.16/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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