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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 497.10 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 497.10 and 277.26 is: 382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 497.10 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/497.10 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 497.10 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 137,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,825.95/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.66

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