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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.56, 541.08 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.56, 541.08 and 279.44 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.56 : 541.08 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.56/541.08 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.56x = 541.08 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.56x = 151,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,199.40/360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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