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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 497.35 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 497.35 and 277.19 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 497.35 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/497.35 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 497.35 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 137,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,857.27/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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