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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 509.34 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 509.34 and 282.16 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 509.34 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/509.34 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 509.34 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 143,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,715.37/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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