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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 539.35 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 539.35 and 278.30 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 539.35 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/539.35 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 539.35 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 150,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,101.11/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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