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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.55, 510.47 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.55, 510.47 and 283.29 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.55 : 510.47 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.55/510.47 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.55x = 510.47 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.55x = 144,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,611.05/369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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