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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 553.47 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 553.47 and 283.38 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 553.47 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/553.47 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 553.47 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 156,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,842.33/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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