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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.30, 497.07 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.30, 497.07 and 277.29 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.30 : 497.07 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.30/497.07 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.30x = 497.07 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.30x = 137,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,832.54/360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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