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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369, 509.42 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369, 509.42 and 284.29 is: 392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369 : 509.42 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369/509.42 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369x = 509.42 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369x = 144,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,823.01/369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.47

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