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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 497.37 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 497.37 and 277.20 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 497.37 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/497.37 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 497.37 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 137,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,870.96/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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