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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.85, 497.05 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.85, 497.05 and 277.96 is: 383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.85 : 497.05 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.85/497.05 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.85x = 497.05 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.85x = 138,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,160.02/359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.94

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