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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 540.33 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 540.33 and 278.94 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 540.33 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/540.33 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 540.33 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 150,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,719.65/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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