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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.44, 509.64 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.44, 509.64 and 282.08 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.44 : 509.64 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.44/509.64 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.44x = 509.64 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.44x = 143,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,759.25/369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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