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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 497.25 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 497.25 and 277.12 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 497.25 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/497.25 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 497.25 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 137,797.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,797.92/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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