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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 554.49 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 554.49 and 283.92 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 554.49 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/554.49 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 554.49 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 157,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,430.80/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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