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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 509.78 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 509.78 and 282.79 is: 390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 509.78 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/509.78 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 509.78 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 144,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,156.72/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.62

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